08-02-66 City Council Minutes133
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 2, 1966
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Village Council of the Village of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Vplley Road
in said Village on August 2, 1966, at 8:00 P. M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare;
Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building
Inspector, Dan Lynch; Chairman of the Planning Commission, Paul Senstad.
Invocation: Mayor Nadasdy gave the invocation.
Minutes of July 19, 1966 and July 26, 1966:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of July 19,
1966 and July 26, 1966, as corrected.
Mayor Nadasdy presented a gift from the Village to the Chief -of -Police, Everett
Charles Frandsen for the first employee of the Village to complete twenty-five
years on August 1, 1966. Chief Frandsen expressed his surprise and appreciation.
Public Hearing - Zoning, 1000 Zane Avenue North (Light Industrial):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed
with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see
minutes of 7-14-1966).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Light Industrial Zoning _Oistrict)
(H. T. Lindsay & John Hudak)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Zoning, 1100 Mendelssohn Avenue North (Light Industrial)•
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed
with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Nick Simons, representing Proposed a warehouse for premium
Rauenhorst Corporation products for the Pillsbury Company
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 7-14-1966).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Village Staff advised Mr. Simons that the future development would require
platting, street dedication and installation of public utilities to meet the
required standards of the Village. Mr. Simons agreed to plat the property as
soon as another tenant is availabe, that a strip of land 20' wide adjacent to
Standard Oil Company, part of tract B. on the east end to be deeded to either
Standard Oil or to the Village.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to refer the matter of the 20'
strip now zoned Industrial, which is included in this property transaction, to
the Planning Commission for recommendation. Mr. Simons agreed to the rezoning
of this 20' strip to either Open Development or Light Industrial upon Planning
Commission recommendation.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Light Industrial Zoning District)
(Rauenhorst Corporation)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 2, 1966
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried that an urgency exists and that
the ordinance be given a second reading.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page_.
Public Hearing - Zoning, N.W.Cor T H #55 & Boone Ave. (Industrial Park):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed
with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
PROPONENT
REASON
Howard Dahlgren, Midwest Planning
Proposed the development of 70 acres,
& Research, Inc., representing
have committed $800,000 with acquisition
Howard Gulden, Leo Wolk, Premier
cost of $12,000 per acre. Mr. Dahlgren
Realty, Inc.
presented the plat and plans for develop-
ment of the area, showing slides of the
proposed development and other similar
developments. They requested only a
first reading tonight, will request a
second reading when the first industry
has plans ready for approval.
Mr. Wm. Busch,
Owner of property, stated they plan to
Busch Greenhouses
remain there for a long time.
Mr. Charles Thour
Owns 10 acres, soil not suitable for
construction of homes.
Mr. Clarence Sheedy
In favor of proposed zoning.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning. (see minutes
of 7-14-66).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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E^ch of the Councilmen spoke in favor of the proposed zoning, council questioned
the intended use of the Commercial Zone. Mr. Dahlgren stated they intended to
construct an office building, motel or hotel, 1 service station, restaurant,
marine sales or furniture sales and will submit a letter of verification. Three
homes will remain on Boone Avenue.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Industrial Zoning District)
(Premier Realty, Inc.)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Flannagan
YES
Garis
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Stockman
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
,,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Commercial Toning District)
(Premier Realty, Inc.)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as
follows:
Flannagan YES
Garis MES
Nadasdy 'IES
Stockman MES
Teresi MES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Continued Public Hearing - Residential Street Lighting(66-RSL-11aA):
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for a continued public hearing
on said proposed public improvement. No persons presented objections except
the following:
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OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Hyman Shinder Break-ins and thievery in the area, need
lights.
Mr. Rome Staub Questioned the cost of the improvement,
15�5 Welcome Avenue favors said improvement.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Residential Street Lighting - 66 -RSL -14A)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Ftockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page -301
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Concrete Curb & Gutter (66 -CG -10):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 66 -CG -10) described in the resolution
of this Council relating thereto, adopted on July 61 1966. Said affidavit was
then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed public improvement and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 66 -CG -10)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 2, 1966
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the VillageClerk. See Resolutions Book page _ a 9 .
Member Teresi.introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 66 -CG -10)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 0 &7 -
Request for Permit to Improve - 1735 Kelly Drive, Mrs. Ann Lambert:
Mrs. Lambert appeared to request a permit to improve the premises at 1735 Kelly
Drive, and stated that they must move by September lst.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the request to improve
the property, to connect the premises to municipal water and sewer, and that
the staff assist Mrs. Lambert in working out these problems.
Request for Building Permit - Feinberg's Meats, 1114 Zane Avenue North (Addition):
Council deferred the above referenced matter.
Request for Footing Permit - Rauenhorst Corporation 1100 Mendelssohn Ave. North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a footing permit for Rauenhorst
Corporation at 1100 Mendelssohn Avenue North for a warehouse for Pillsbury
Company.
Mr. Nick Simons, representing Rauenhorst Corporation, stated the building would
be located to the rear of the 20 acres, be 22' high of decorative concrete block,
320' square, and that they had no objection to an internal street pattern if
required by the Village for development of the remainder of the acreage. That
Rauenhorst Corporation is willing to dedicate the street to meet Village
standards.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to approve the footing permit, subject
to the building being constructed with a brick front with a 20' brick return on
the sides and posting a landscaping bond in the amount of $10,000, and subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 2, 1966
Discussion & First Reading - Ordinance re: Parking & Storage of Vehicles:
Council deferred the above referenced matter.
Resolution Waiving Public Hearing& Adding to Existing Contract(66-LF-13,11,15):
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION WANING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING
CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 66 -LF -13,14,15)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 66 -LF -13,14,15)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3 L -12-L.
Request for Public Hearing-66-WM-21,25126,27; 66 -LF -18,19; 67 -CP -3,4-.
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing onAugust 16,
1966, for 66-WM-21,25,26,27; 66 -LF -18,19; 67 -CP -3,4.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPR0VEMENTS11
(Proposed Watermain - 66-WM-21,25,26,27; Proposed Sanitary
Sewer - 66 -LF -13)19; Proposed Concrete Paving -
67 -CP -3,4)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Request to Advertise for Bids - 66 WM-21,25,26,27; 66 -LF -18,19:
The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids to be opened on
September 2, 1966 and award bids on September 6, 1966.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROV11IG PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed 1-1atermain - 66 WM-21,25,26,27; Proposed Sanitary
Sewer - 66 -LF -18,19)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 17
Approval of Application for Electirc Service for Municipal Sewage Pumping:
The Village Manager submitted a new application form for electric service for
municipal sewage pumping.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the new application
form for electric service for municipal sewage pumping by Northern States Power
Company.
Appointment of Members to Storm and Drainage Committee:
The Village Manager submitted a list of residents available for committee
appointment, for consideration of appointment to the Storm and Drainage
Committee.
Council suggested the addition of the following names to the list for consideration
and a map showing the location of the residents for appointment:
David W. Hanson
Robert J. Graham
Ted A. Melander
Carl 0. Graffunder
Bernard R. Prusak
Council took no action on the matter.
1030 Angelo Drive
1250 Angelo Drive
145 Winnetka Avenue South
1719 Xerxes Avenue North
227 Paisley Lane
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The Village Manager presented a request for residential street lighting for the
Northern Union Conference for the meeting of September 6, 1966.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting - 66 -RSL -9)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Gari.s, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �.
Communication - Petition for Waiver of Platting Requirements:
The Village Manager submitted a petition for waiver of platting requirements and
for waiver of restrictions on filing and recording conveyances from Richard B.
Thomson of Golden Plaza, Inc., dated July 1k, 1966.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the matter to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
Communication - Request for Approval of Election Judges:
The Village Clerk and Commissioner of Registration presented the"Roster of
Election Judges" with the exTlanation that some replacements might be necessary.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint the following people
as Election Judges for the September 13, 1966, Primary Election, with authority
to the Clerk to make such additional appointments and replacements as are
necessary to staff the polls. (see attached list).
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to approve the billa as submitted
on the prelist.
Request to do Work in Bassett's Creek - 1335 & 1345 Adair Avenue North:
The Village Engineer presented a request to do work in
Bassett's Creek at 1335
and 135 Adair Avenue North
and to make application to
the County for a permit.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by
Stockman carried to approve
the request and
application for a permit to
do work in Bassett's Creek
at 1335 and 1345 Adair
Avenue North.
Communication- Request for
Public Hearing -Residential
Street Lie-htin-a
The Village Manager presented a request for residential street lighting for the
Northern Union Conference for the meeting of September 6, 1966.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting - 66 -RSL -9)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Gari.s, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �.
Communication - Petition for Waiver of Platting Requirements:
The Village Manager submitted a petition for waiver of platting requirements and
for waiver of restrictions on filing and recording conveyances from Richard B.
Thomson of Golden Plaza, Inc., dated July 1k, 1966.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the matter to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
Communication - Request for Approval of Election Judges:
The Village Clerk and Commissioner of Registration presented the"Roster of
Election Judges" with the exTlanation that some replacements might be necessary.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint the following people
as Election Judges for the September 13, 1966, Primary Election, with authority
to the Clerk to make such additional appointments and replacements as are
necessary to staff the polls. (see attached list).
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to approve the billa as submitted
on the prelist.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 2, 1966
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Flannagan carried to add the following bills to
the prelist: Veit Company, $3,628.00; Ario Construction Company, $16,391.00;
U. S. Post Office, $200.00.
Railroad Noise - Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway:
The Village Attorney reported on the progress of negotiations with the
railroad regarding the noise complaint from Yosemite Circle and the area
west of the railroad on Meander Road.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to authorize the Village Attorney
to supplement the efforts of the property owners and intervene in private suit
and bring criminal proceedings under the State Statutes and report back to
Council.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30 P. M.
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Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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